Choosing a name for a child is one of the most complex tasks problems that new parents face. However, most of them often think about its beauty and unusual sound, and not about its fateful significance.
A correctly chosen name can not only fill the life of a new person with color, but also make him happier, more successful and healthier, while an erroneous, ill-thought-out name will subsequently play a cruel joke on the baby and doom him to failure and loneliness.
So how do you choose a good name for your baby? What mistakes should you avoid making? Is it possible to find a wonderful name if you rely on the advice of astrologers? Finally, is it worth looking for help in naming a toddler in the church calendar?
They say that a person's destiny, character and name are connected to each other by strong and indestructible bonds. Our great-grandfathers also knew about this and, naming the baby, tried to influence his fate and life in a certain way.
For example, in Rome they believed that a child’s future could be changed simply by writing his name upside down. And in Rus', until the 17th century, right up to baptism, they carefully hid it from everyone, thereby trying to deceive evil spirits so that they could not harm the baby.
First and foremost important rule: when choosing a name, focus on the baby’s middle name. Try to exclude combinations that will sound bad. Judge for yourself how difficult it will be to call baby Yulia Yurievna when she becomes an adult: the tongue will every now and then try to swap the letters and call her Yuria Yulievna.
Dissonance between the first name and patronymic can also arise in the case when the components of the full name differ on national or cultural grounds, and also differ in the time of birth of the name. A good “bad” example: Madison Petrovna - the name and patronymic of this imaginary girl sound rather inharmonious, since they belong to different cultures.
Quite often, parents name their child after the father’s patronymic. Here, too, you need to be careful, because Alexander Alexandrovich may sound good, but it will take a very long time.
Also, when choosing a name, you should take into account the “hardness” of the middle name in sound.
Based on this feature, patronymics are divided into:
Therefore, we will give you advice: name your baby so that his name is approximately on the same “sound” plane as his patronymic. For example: Oleg Mikhailovich, Artem Igorevich, Elena Pavlovna.
A person is greeted not only by his first name, but also by his last name, right? Therefore, just as in the case of the patronymic, when choosing a name you need to pay attention to the absence of dissonance with the surname.
So, you shouldn’t give a baby with an ordinary last name an overly complicated “name.” For example, call Ivanova Juliet, and Nikolaeva - Marilyn.
Any name, no matter how majestic it may be, will certainly be “diminished” by other people from time to time. Therefore, already in kindergarten, Ivans become Vankas, Iras become Irkas, and Glebs become Glebushkas.
And the most important thing here is to choose names that will sound good in the diminutive version.
Of course, this is not a fundamental characteristic, but it is better to take it into account when choosing a name. The fact is that sometimes the full name, that is, the initials of a person, form bizarre and even abusive words.
A good example is Lidiya Yaroslavovna Borisova. Comments are unnecessary here, of course, but this “Lida” will clearly not be delighted with how she will be teased at school.
When naming your baby a name that reflects his belonging to a particular nationality or culture, it is worth thinking about where exactly the child will have to live with him. Thus, the boy Gali in a Tatar school will not get out of line with sound and meaning, but in a Russian school he will definitely run into a whole series of ridicule and “reversals”.
But if you still want to support your roots, give preference to “international” names - ones that will be familiar to both Europeans and representatives of Eastern people.
Moreover, it is worth doing this if you are in an interethnic or intercultural marriage: Petrov Ulpan Nikitich sounds not only ugly, but rather strange.
Of course not, because today the names Plato and Agafya are at the peak of popularity, and tomorrow they will be replaced by others: Nicholas and Voldemar. As a result, it turns out that kindergarten Three Auroras will go to school at once, and five Berliozes will go to school.
The same applies to choosing a name according to an original principle: sometimes particularly “creative” parents name their children so that it becomes scary to pronounce their names: Kukutsapol or Viagra. Is it necessary to talk about what the child will tell them when he grows up?
If you are just trying out names for your future baby and don’t know which one to give preference to and whose advice to take, you can take into account Mother Nature’s “tips.”
After all, your goal is to choose a name that will perfectly match the energy of a new person born in one of the four seasons. So that it can not only smooth out " sharp corners“the child’s character, but also enhance positive qualities.
Consider children born in winter: these babies are usually talented and have great strength will. Thinking contradictory individuals, they do not allow themselves to be lazy, they work hard, but in their personal lives they are always disappointed.
In order to harmonize the personality of a “winter” child, you need to name him so as not only not to aggravate his severity, but also to soften his character and manners: Natalya, Svetlana, Vasily.
Children born in spring are often selfish and indecisive. They have a certain amount of talent, which they are always afraid to use in reality.
And often such kids simply lack the fighting qualities necessary to achieve their goals. They can be put into character using a “hard” name: Dmitry, Zhanna, Dina.
Children of summer are distinguished from others by their pride and determination. Their life position active, and priorities are clear and precise. However, spiritual gentleness is also present in them and that is why you can call summer babies any names without fear of changing their inner world.
Children born in autumn grasp everything on the fly and make decisions very quickly. Their practicality and some emotional stinginess can be corrected by romantic names, calling them Vladislav, Nikita or Olga.
Some parents call their children by church calendar. Contrary to the opinion of many, it contains a great variety of not only outdated, but also quite relevant and sonorous names.
To do this correctly, you need to take the child’s date of birth as a basis. As a rule, the church celebrates the memory of 2-5 saints every day, from whose names you can easily choose.
Don't like these options? Do you want to choose something else for your child? Well, the calendar allows you to name the baby after the saint, whose memory will be celebrated both on the 8th and 40th day after his birth.
Parents also resort to astrology for help in choosing the right name, since this ancient teaching helps to highlight the relationship between a person and the world around him. Experienced astrologers usually first reconstruct the moment of birth of a baby using tables of planetary movements, thereby determining the aspects of his character.
Astrology also believes that a wrong name can weaken positive sides character of the child, pushing his talent or abilities into a dark corner. It also happens that it negatively affects the entire fate of a little person, and not just some individual part of it.
All names are divided into 12 groups corresponding to the signs of the zodiac (which in turn can be determined by the baby’s date of birth). Therefore, according to the advice of astrologers, successful names for children according to the zodiac sign will be those that are in a related star group and in one of the four elements.
As examples, consider the four zodiac elements:
It is also worth taking a closer look at names from other zodiac groups, the main thing is that they go well together. So Aries gets along well with the names of the Leo and Sagittarius groups, Taurus harmonizes with Cancers, Pisces and Libra, Gemini makes friends with the names of the Leo, Aquarius and Virgo groups, and so on.
To understand these nuances in detail, you need to look at the table personal qualities, in which they are clearly reflected. This will help you achieve harmony with the energies of the planets under which your beloved children were born.
Many parents believe that the most important rule when choosing a name for a child is its noble sound or the absence of bad associations. But this is far from full list priorities that should be followed when naming, because names are the identification of people with themselves and the sound expression of their holistic personality.
And names are the path we follow, and it is very important that it be truly happy and long. And if the right ones can help children achieve harmony and prosperity, then why not choose names responsibly?
And finally we will give you one good advice: on the day of the child’s naming (name day), be sure to break some dishes in the house. They say that thanks to this the child will really be truly happy!
Move to a country that does not use middle names, so when choosing your parents' name, nothing is . Choosing Name, you need to make sure that it goes well with both the surname and patronymic. Names that do not have a pronounced gender, such as Valya, Sasha or Zhenya, should be taken if the surname leaves no doubt that its bearer is a boy or a man. So, for example, Zhenya Stepanov will feel much more confident than Valya Petrenko, who sooner or later will feel a little uneasy, once again clarifying that he is a boy.
Undoubtedly chosen Name will also affect the character of the future son. If you want to see him as firm and purposeful, then Name his should be the same. For example, Boris, Gleb, Egor. Softer Name- Ilya, Alexey, Leonid - will definitely add gentleness to the character of the heir. But you can stop at the golden mean - Andrey, Peter, Stepan. And you definitely need to make sure that what you choose Name goes well with the middle name, so that one smoothly flows into the other, and it will be much easier for people around your son to call him full name Lev Petrovich, rather than, for example, Viktor Grigorievich.
IN Lately The tradition of naming children according to the church calendar is being revived. This is a tradition; it is not necessary to take those saints whose day your son’s birthday falls on. Look through all the names that are close to the cherished date and there will definitely be one among them that you will definitely like. Well, some parents hesitate to give a name until birth, and then, looking into their dear little eyes, they immediately understand: “Here he is - their Vanya.” Well, of course, you need to pay attention to the euphony of the name. Some diminutive names or combinations of initials can be subject to rude ridicule, and this circumstance can result in a serious psychological problem for him. Therefore, when choosing between ambitions and the inner peace of your unborn child, you should listen to common sense.
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There are plenty of male names - and each of them is beautiful in its own way. But what to pay attention to to the expectant mother when choosing a name for a boy? If this happens and you can’t choose a name, then don’t be upset, in the later stages of pregnancy, take a list of male names and read it out loud, naturally the names that you like and choose a name together with the baby.
Quite often, in the description of the secrets of names, we find a correspondence with what is really happening or has already happened in the lives of people with the corresponding name. And by choosing this or that name for our child according to its meaning, we strive (or at least hope) to ensure a successful, cloudless future. But, despite the meaning of the name, by calling the boy “Maxim”, it is impossible to say for sure what his fate will be.
Choosing a name for an unborn child is a very difficult task. Everyone has different tastes and opinions, but when making a choice, think about how the first name is combined with the middle name and last name.
How to choose a name for a child? There are many options. For some, one desire is enough, but for others it is important to sift through tons of books or follow traditions, family or church. In the past, this was much easier for future parents. There were calendars that determined everything. According to the calendar, of course, it is simple and understandable, but there is no choice. Or rather, it exists, but within the limits of the available options.
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Choosing a female name for a child is considered more difficult than choosing a male name. The issue is controversial, but the principles are still the same. The main thing is not to overthink it. Long names may be beautiful, but like any decoration, they are useless. And, moreover, even harmful. A long, complex, pretentious name for a girl is a reason for the complexes of the child himself, who will regularly have to deal with distortion when addressing her, and a cause of awkwardness for others. Or a “great” excuse for banter. In addition, it is worth considering the balance of first and middle names. It is clear that today the use of patronymics is a thing of the past, but an inharmonious combination in itself can be an unnecessary reason for discomfort. One of my friends named his son Izakin. Why? This name was borne by his grandfather, who, in turn, called himself that, at a time when the young Soviet intelligentsia was reinventing the world - including names. But those days, fortunately, are long gone, but the habit of naming children after relatives remains. This is, of course, a good thing, but sometimes it’s worth thinking about the children. Result - Izakin Antonovich. Most likely, it will not be easy for the guy in the future.
Hence the moral: how to choose the right name for a child? Just think about him, and not about yourself, not about your desires and ambitions. Refrain from too complex names, from names with high “joke” potential. When a name either contains a dangerous rhyme or simply evokes unnecessary associations, your offspring is in danger of constantly fending off ridicule. Will he be able to? Yes, perhaps the constant readiness to fight back will strengthen his character, but there are more justifiable circumstances for this.
And think carefully before giving your baby a double name. Gave the name “Anna-Maria” to the child? It's beautiful, no doubt about it. But what will people around her eventually call her? And won’t it happen that at school someone will shout out to your daughter “Anna!”, and someone else – “Maria”. In general, there are many reasons for confusion. Is it worth it? It's up to you to decide, but then don't be surprised if your daughter makes claims to you when she grows up. Or he will completely abandon such a problematic name, which you have been puzzling over for so long and creatively.
And yet - what to name the child? Names may mean something to you, or you may like them simply because of their sound. You can believe that there is a connection between name and destiny, or you can treat this with irony. And there is also a fashion for names. In post-Soviet times, Russian names for children became popular. This trend is still working - the second generation of Anfis, Vasiliev, Svetozarov, and, of course, Ivanov is growing up. The matter, as they say, is good, dear, but here again it is important to know when to stop and show taste. For Svetozar Moiseevich is cosmopolitan and original, but more drawn to some Odessa joke than to the truth. Short surname - long name(and vice versa); the more affectionate derivatives, the better; be careful with exoticism and names of literary characters... And so on. Of course, through the name we choose for our child, we realize ourselves, without this there is no way. But try, again, to think ahead. Think about who will live with this name. Live in such a way that you won’t wait to receive your passport and will be relieved not to change what you chose for it in such agony.
And a couple more naked ones scientific facts. Bearers of strange, unusual names are four times more likely to have mental complexes than others. This time. And two. Owners of names equally both male and female with vague surnames may have difficulty identifying. Therefore, if your last name is, for example, Antoshchenko, and you want to name your son Sasha, let him still be Alexander. Because who is Sasha Antoshchenko? He or she? In general, be merciful. Love your child in advance, even if you are busy choosing a name long before he is born.
Parents are guided by different criteria when choosing a name for their baby. This can be either consonance with the patronymic and surname, or family tradition or the church calendar.
According to the rules of consonance, if a patronymic begins with several consonants, then the name should not end with the same cluster of consonants. For example, Alexander Dmitrievich - this combination is difficult to pronounce due to the accumulation of consonants.
Also, you should not choose a name that ends with the same letter with which the patronymic begins, for example, Pyotr Rostislavovich.
Such problems usually do not arise with girls, since their names end with vowels. But this only applies to names of Slavic origin. If you like an “overseas” name, you should pay attention to the consonance.
Also, don't forget to think through some things in advance. For example, affectionate forms of the name, how they will sound.
Try saying your entire last name, first name, and middle name to hear how they fit together.
For example, you may like the name Aurika, but “Khrushch Aurika Ivanovna” may not sound very compatible.
Often the child's first and patronymic names do not match in interethnic families. So, Maria Mikhailovna or Ivan Stevenovich may be born.
In addition, if you are choosing a name for a boy, think about the fact that someday he will become a dad, and his name will become a patronymic. It will be difficult for your grandson to choose a name that is consonant with his patronymic if you name your son, for example, Michael.
But some families have their own special traditions. For example, once in a family a man named Ivan named his son Andrei. He, in turn, named his son in honor of his father - Ivan. And so the tradition arose of naming a son after his father (in honor of the child’s grandfather). Thus, all the boys in the family are either Ivan Andreevichs or Andrei Ivanovichs.
There are also traditions of naming children after someone. But this is a controversial issue. For example, some believe that if you name a child in honor of a deceased relative, then the spirit of this relative will protect the baby. others believe that this is the opposite - not good, and the same fate awaits the baby dead person. But this all mostly concerns superstitions.
Traditions of choosing a name for a child may differ depending on the different countries, V different regions same country and even in different families. Therefore, whether to adhere to certain traditions is your choice.
Most often, there are several saints on one day. Therefore, when parents turn to the church calendar to name the baby, they look at the date when the child was born and choose the name of one of the saints who is revered on that day.
It is believed that the saint whose name is chosen for the baby becomes the child's guardian angel. That is why name day - the day when the memory of the saint in whose honor the baby is named - is also called Angel Day.
The child is given a name in accordance with the Saints at baptism. If the parents do not like any of the names that the priest suggests in accordance with the baby’s date of birth, they choose a name from the list of those provided for the next day according to the calendar.
If the baby was named with some exotic name, then at baptism the priest selects a more or less consonant name from the church book.
Also, the baby can be named after the saint who is most revered in this particular family, regardless of the date of birth. Thus, parents choose a patron for their child.
Alexander ("defender"), Anton ("entering into battle", "opposing"), Arkady ("shepherd"), Athanasius ("immortal"), Boris ("fighting for glory"), Valentin ("to be healthy") , Vasily (“royal, royal”), Herman (“close”, “native”), George (“landowner”), Gleb (“favorite of the gods”), Dmitry (“dedicated to Demeter”), Denis (“belonging to Dionysus” ), David (“beloved”, “beloved”, “favorite”), Ermolai (“hermolaos”), Emelyan (“affectionate”), Evdokim (“honorable”, “in good renown”), Elizar (“God helped” ), Ilya (“my God is Jehovah Savva (“sagittarius”), Hippolytus (“unharnesser of horses”), Ivan (“given by God”), Kuzma (“energetic”), Clement (“merciful”), Cornelius (“Archer "), Constantine ("constant"), Leonidas ("like a lion"), Lawrence ("crowned with laurels"), Moses ("drawn or rescued from the water"), Maximilian ("greatest"), Michael ("like God" ), Miron (“fragrant resin”), Makar (“blessed, happy”), Nikanor (“seeing victory”), Nikolai (“victor of nations”), Pavel (“small”, “insignificant”), Prokhor (“manager in chorus"), Peter (“stone”), Polycarp (“fertile”), Roman (“Roman”), Stepan (“crown”), Sergei (“guard”), Seraphim (“fiery angel”), Semyon (“ listening", "heard by God"), Tikhon ("lucky"), Trofim ("breadwinner"), Fyodor ("God's gift"), Julian ("curly")
Female names, name meanings:
Anna (“grace”), Anfisa (“blooming”), Anastasia (“resurrection”), Arina (“peace”), Alina (“noble”), Elena (“bright”), Evdokia (“Benevolence”), Iraida (“hero’s daughter”), Karina (“impeccable”), Christina (“follower of Christ”), Maria (“stubborn”), Nonna (“ninth”), Olympias (“daughter of Olympus”), Praskovya (“Saturday’s Eve, Friday"), Seraphima ("fiery"), Ulyana ("curly", "fluffy")
In the vast majority of cases, a person turns to the help of numerology after reaching adulthood. At the same time, he already understands the characteristics of his personality quite well and soberly assesses his strengths and weaknesses. He takes the numerological description of his character as a given. Indeed, the numbers forming the name and date of birth have already deeply and firmly penetrated all spheres of his life, shaped his environment, and set the necessary directions for development. In this case, there are no longer any ways to influence fate; you can only understand yourself more deeply, become more flexible and learn to reliably cover up those personality traits that, by definition, cannot be developed.
A completely different situation arises in the case of not yet born child. A fantastic opportunity opens up for future parents to give their baby something they can no longer do for themselves. A competent approach to choosing a child’s name allows you to lay the foundation for the development of outstanding and bright qualities of a future personality, make his character balanced, and significantly reduce the risks of unwanted deviations (alcohol, drugs, mental trauma, etc.).
All this sounds like fantasy, but what about Fate? - You ask. And you will be absolutely right. The thing is that we cannot influence many parameters. First of all, this concerns the date of birth, as we know the exact moment of birth is impossible to predict. Secondly, do not forget about the child’s last and patronymic names; they are already predetermined and very few people are capable of such an ambiguous act as changing these components of the baby’s future name.
Each letter of the full name (last name, first name and patronymic) corresponds to a numerical value that contributes to the character, abilities and talents of the child. A large number of identical numbers indicates qualities that will manifest themselves clearly, missing numbers determine weak sides And pain points personality. The total value of the numerical series of a name determines a person’s capabilities, his predisposition to certain areas of activity and professions.
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